Student Awards
Academic Excellence Medal in Engineering
The Department of Engineering awarded the 2021 Academic Excellence Medal to John Mayer, the first student who completed both the electrical and mechanical concentrations — and he did so with academic excellence!
Past Winners
- 2020 - Ainsley Duncan
- 2019 - Gabriel Garneau
- 2018 - Carson Brown
- 2017 - Rachel Brewer
- 2016 - Chelsea Johnson (mechanical) and Dillon Lisk (electrical)
- 2015 - Matt Bentley
- 2014 - Robert Todd Jones
- 2013 - Rachel Carbonell
- 2012 - Jeff Maharrey
- 2011 - Richard Kyle Harris
- 2010 - Bradley Thomas Kiddie
- 2009 - Will Trautman
- 2008 - Justin Montgomery
- 2007 - Josh Shrewsberry
- 2005 - Joseph Hall
Service through Engineering Award
The Department of Engineering awarded the 2021 Service through Engineering award to Luis Larrinaga for his tremendous contributions to the face shield project. The department used its 3D printers to provide over 10,000 face shields to health care providers and others throughout the region, and Luis was an early volunteer and a faithful participant for the duration of the project.
Past Winners
- 2020 - Ainsley Duncan
- 2018 - Cory Johnson
- 2017 - Brady Chandler
- 2016 - Nathan Parke
- 2015 - Joshua Guthrie
- 2014 - Grace Morriss
- 2013 - Jonathan Gwaltney and Jon Vunk
- 2011 - Claire Elmblad
- 2009 - Joshua Brooks
Elizabeth Tigrett Medal
Engineering major Grace Morriss was presented the Elizabeth Tigrett Medal during the May 2014 graduation ceremony. This medal is awarded annually to an outstanding member of the senior class as determined by a vote of the entire Union faculty.
Past Winners
- 2013 - Rachel Carbonell
- 2009 - Will Trautman